Ingredients:

• 1.5 kg – ground Chicken breast
• 1/2 tsp – ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp – salt
• 5/8 cup – seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 – egg, beaten
• 1 tbsp – vegetable oil
• 1 cup – chopped Onion
• 1.5 tsp – minced Garlic
• 4 cups – water
• 1.5 cups – Chicken broth
• 1.5 cups – sliced Carrots
• 1.5 cups – chopped Celery
• 1.5 cups – sliced parsnip
• 1/2 tsp – salt
• 1/2 tsp – ground black pepper
• 2 – Bay Leaves

Method:

1. Turn cold water on in sink to a fine stream.
2. Using wet, bare hands, mix together ground chicken, .5 teaspoon salt, .5 teaspoon pepper, bread crumbs, and beaten egg.
3. Shape into small meatballs, wetting hands as necessary. Place on a greased cookie sheet.
4. Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for approximately 15 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
5. Meanwhile, saute onions and garlic in oil until tender/clear in a large pot.
6. Add water, broth, carrots, celery, parsnips, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and bay leaves.
7. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer about 15 to 20 minutes. Add meatballs after 10 minutes.